Here is a message from Margaret Opray:

" Many thanks to those who supported social bowls today.  We had 10 full members, 2 casual members, 1 social member, 2 mates in bowls and 1 overseas visitor. Although numbers were very disappointing all those who played had a great time and the weather was kind to us The winners were Iain Opray, Paul Smith and David Crombie - no prizes, just the pleasure of winning a good day out.  Robyn Tuckett was the lucky participant who won the $50 bar tab for playing in this and attending the mid year update.
We also give a huge thanks to Aaron Wall, Dave Hewitt, David King and Graham Mudgway who donated the Pak n Save vouchers they won after an Interclub game to provide the meat, bread and onions for a free barbecue to all who were there.  Aaron Wall also cooked the barbeque, so further thanks to him.  Thanks to Don McMurray for always having the green ready for us and to Ian Prince for ironing it."

Finally a big thanks to Margaret for organising the afternoon.

Adam Turner, who was selected to represent Wellington in the Manawatu Hexagonal Tournament playing on 20th/21st February.

Josie Coombe and Robyn Tuckett, for being selected to represent Hutt Valley in the Janet Lynch Trophy , to be played on 24th February.

David Hewitt, Dennis Coombe, Don McMurray, Ian Prince and Hylton Tuckett, for being selected to represent Hutt Valley in the Bambery Trophy, to be played on 24th February.

On Wednesday 27th January, Mates In Bowls was cancelled as the Wednesday weather curse struck again.

On Saturday 30th January the First Year Singles championship was concluded.  Congratulations to winner Christine Hewitt.  The Runner Up was Rachel Fiso.

Saturday 30th January saw the second day of qualifying for the Club Championships Men's Singles. a further four qualifiers were found, making a total of nine who will play off for the title on 6th February.   

On Sunday 31st January our Year 1-5 four played in the annual McArthur Henry Shield competition for Hutt Valley Clubs.  The reached the final, just losing a very tight match.  Well done James Florance, Brian Ruby, Tim Barling and Christine Hewitt.

On Sunday 31st January we played the Club Championship Mixed Pairs, which was organised by Paul Smith.  Congratulation to winners Margaret Opray and Rob Leach.  Runners Up were Hylton and Robyn Tuckett.

On Tuesday 2nd February, the Club Aggregate Shields Round #3 was played.

On Wednesday 3rd February, our Mens Teams did battle in Pennants Round #8, with the Division One team winning 4-2 and the Division Three team losing 0-6.

On Saturday 6th February to Club Championship Men's Singles and Women's Pairs were concluded.  Congratulation to winners Paul Smith and Josie Coombe & Robyn Tuckett .  Runners up were Adam Turner and Margaret Opray & Christine Hewitt.

On 13th/14th February the Club Championships Men's Triples took place.  Congratulation to Steve Critchlow, Hylton Tuckett & Brian Ruby who beat Don McMurray, Dennis Coombe & Roy Rogers in the final.

On Wednesday 17th February, Men's Pennants was canned yet again due to the weather.

First up at 12.30pm is a social bowls triples, open to all members.  You can enter as a team or as an individual and you will be put in a team.  To enter, put your name(s) on the entry form on the Club notice board or email [email protected] 

At 4.00pm our Mid Year Update Meeting will be held.  This is open to all categories of members and provides an opportunity both for our Committee to provide an update on how we are progressing this season and for members to give their thoughts.  The Update historically lasts less than an hour.  One person who attends the Update will win a $50 bar tab. 

Following the Update there will be a barbeque for all.  Four of our men members have generously donated vouchers which they won so that we can purchase meat and supply a barbeque free of charge to all at the end of the day.  The Club will provided salads.

Hope to see you on Sunday afternoon!

This time to Kennie Critchlow and Adam Turner for being selection in the Wellington team to play in the Wellington Canterbury Quadrangular on 13th/14th February.